Chicago

[triggermike]

ray5,

Once you're there and you are out-and-about you will have no shortage of things to shoot - use your own fresh take on composition, etc. Take a little time to browse the images in the link you posted and wander around on Google Maps to get a feel for where everything is relative to one another. Michigan Avenue, the Theater District, Willis Tower, The Chicago Board of Trade, Hancock Tower, Navy Pier and Grant/Millennium Parks are all within walking distance of one another. Other places (Frank Lloyd Wright houses/bldgs, Lincoln Park, etc) are places you'll need transportation for. Also, don't forget to eat and eat well! Don't have to tell you about the pizza, but there's also a Greek town there too if you like Greek food!

 

[ray5]

ray5,

Once you're there and you are out-and-about you will have no shortage of things to shoot - use your own fresh take on composition, etc. Take a little time to browse the images in the link you posted and wander around on Google Maps to get a feel for where everything is relative to one another. Michigan Avenue, the Theater District, Willis Tower, The Chicago Board of Trade, Hancock Tower, Navy Pier and Grant/Millennium Parks are all within walking distance of one another. Other places (Frank Lloyd Wright houses/bldgs, Lincoln Park, etc) are places you'll need transportation for. Also, don't forget to eat and eat well! Don't have to tell you about the pizza, but there's also a Greek town there too if you like Greek food!

Will do. Thx

 

[ray5]

The shots from John Hancock Tower Observation deck. Does it have a glass wall or can you see unobstructed and shoot without glass in front?

 

[TexPhoto]

When i travel to a big city, I always check if there is a how to book for that city. And there is: http://www.amazon.com/Photographers-Guide-Chicago-Locations-Photograph-ebook/dp/B00F08993Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432852612&sr=8-1&keywords=photographing+chicago

Another thing I do is make google search photos from the city and copy ones i really like into a folder, trying to get 20-40. I then print them on a single sheet of paper and pull it out from time to time as a reminder / inspiration.

 

[ray5]

When i travel to a big city, I always check if there is a how to book for that city. And there is: http://www.amazon.com/Photographers-Guide-Chicago-Locations-Photograph-ebook/dp/B00F08993Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432852612&sr=8-1&keywords=photographing+chicago

Another thing I do is make google search photos from the city and copy ones i really like into a folder, trying to get 20-40. I then print them on a single sheet of paper and pull it out from time to time as a reminder / inspiration.

This book must be good, many of you have recommended this. Bought it. Will be reading it shortly. Thx

 

[captainkanji]

Museum of Science and Industry
6D, 40mm 2.8

6D, 40mm 2.8

Cloud Gate (The Bean) & Millennium Park
6D, 50mm 1.4

6D, 50mm 1.4

6D, 50mm 1.4

Giordano's
6D, 40mm 2.8

Chicago Water Tower
6D, 40mm 2.8

Buildings

 

[ray5]

Museum of Science and Industry
6D, 40mm 2.8

6D, 40mm 2.8

Cloud Gate (The Bean) & Millennium Park
6D, 50mm 1.4

6D, 50mm 1.4

6D, 50mm 1.4

Giordano's
6D, 40mm 2.8

Chicago Water Tower
6D, 40mm 2.8

Buildings

Nice!

 

[triggermike]

The shots from John Hancock Tower Observation deck. Does it have a glass wall or can you see unobstructed and shoot without glass in front?

There is glass and you have to work hard to avoid reflections. I believe someone earlier in this thread gave a suggestion about using a black cloth over the lens barrel?

 

[triggermike]

captainkanji,

Nice shots at Millennium Park and the Bean!

 

[ray5]

When i travel to a big city, I always check if there is a how to book for that city. And there is: http://www.amazon.com/Photographers-Guide-Chicago-Locations-Photograph-ebook/dp/B00F08993Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432852612&sr=8-1&keywords=photographing+chicago

Another thing I do is make google search photos from the city and copy ones i really like into a folder, trying to get 20-40. I then print them on a single sheet of paper and pull it out from time to time as a reminder / inspiration.

Indeed a very useful book. I have somewhat of a list! Thanks